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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.90, 25,211.59 and 10,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.90, 25,211.59 and 10,313.26 is: 14,232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.90 : 25,211.59 = 10,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.90/25,211.59 = 10,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.90x = 25,211.59 × 10,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.90x = 260,013,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,013,593.87/18,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.58

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